Every Boy's Secret Thoughts
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Dad—
You don’t know it right now,
But I’m watching you.
Watching the things you do.
I’m watching the way you treat people.
The way you treat me and my Mom and my sister.
The way you live your life is having a big impact on me.
When it’s time for me to choose a career and provide for
my family
Your work ethic will be on my mind.
The time you spend with me, even doing simple things
Will give me a sense of security.
There will be times in my life where I struggle with integrity
And I may be not sure what to do.
But I will recall how you stood up for what was right
Even if you could have looked the other way.
Many of the choices you are making I will also make.
Please don’t be afraid to show me your failures
To show me your mistakes
I will learn from them.
Dad—
Are you listening?
I’m watching.
Watching to see if you really believe what you say about God
I need your help to show me the way.
Show me how to live life that isn’t safe, but is good.
So I’m watching you Dad, every day.
You’re teaching me how to live, whether you know it or not.
Watch YouTube Video. Via Bobbi at MomE & Loving It
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5 Comments:
I cried reading this.....and I will let my husband read this too for the benefit of our son, thanks for sharing. Can I post it in my blog too?
PRECIOUS!
I have the experience of having two dad's - one bad - one good lol. Poor bad dad - I came to realize in my mature years that he had no clue how to be a good dad because he had not had that example in his life - which is very sad.
My good dad came along when I was 9 years - he is the one I have truly watched over the years and have learnt so much from. He is God's grace in my life.
This is so true. There are a few precious years when parents have an unquestioning audience in their children and it's so important to fill that time wisely and to practise what you preach.
Gemini: It's really touching, isn't it? And so TRUE! Thanks again for the linky love.
Jaime: Amen!
Shelley: I do remember some of your story. So very sad. :~( Your second Dad sounds like a wonderful man. :~D
Buffy: Do you have any sons?
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